How to Pronounce "evacuations"
word
iˈvækjəˈweɪʃənz/, /ɪˌvækjəˈweɪʃənz
ee-VAK-yuh-WAY-shunz
ɪvˌækjuːˈeɪʃənz
ih-VAK-yoo-AY-shunz
Definition
Evacuations are organized actions where people are moved away from a dangerous place, such as during a natural disaster, fire, or other emergencies.
IPA Transcription
American English
iˈvækjəˈweɪʃənz/, /ɪˌvækjəˈweɪʃənz
British English
ɪvˌækjuːˈeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
ee-VAK-yuh-WAY-shunz
UK
ih-VAK-yoo-AY-shunz
Listen in Context
There were many evacuations during the hurricane.
Fire drills help us practice evacuations safely.
Schools organize evacuations when there is danger nearby.
Because of the wildfire, evacuations stretched on for days.